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a dn of united health care. you have been the corporate side most of your life and now look at this economy through the eyes of a small business owner. cooking classes, we see them in progress back there. give me a sense of the economy from your perspective. >> we see a little bit of optimism. we see people going through expanding in their homes so they need new things for the kitchen, more entertaining. jeff: does today's gdp number match what you are seeing? >> no, the production does not match what we are seeing. i see a large increase in holiday spending and even january. jeff: small business owners tend to be optimistic but jill has spent most of her time in the corporate world, so she is used to being honest. and she says gdp is better than what we are seeing. that is main street. dennis: an economist might agree with her. thank you, jeff flock. cheryl: are you worried about your bank account? at least you're not the country of zimbabwe. after paying worker salaries last week, the finance minister says zim
a dn of united health care. you have been the corporate side most of your life and now look at this economy through the eyes of a small business owner. cooking classes, we see them in progress back there. give me a sense of the economy from your perspective. >> we see a little bit of optimism. we see people going through expanding in their homes so they need new things for the kitchen, more entertaining. jeff: does today's gdp number match what you are seeing? >> no, the production...
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in 2013, not 15 million units. adam: good things for general motors, and toyota will reclaim the spot as number one auto maker worldwide. why will gm have a good year? >> general motors, you know, primarily, think back to the restructuring, there's two components, cost and revenue components. they did a lot to address the cost side of the restructuring, and now the revenue side is starting to kick in. the new trucks are a big plus. i think they will be highlighted at the detroit awe toe show. in addition, gm has now a broader spectrum of more profitable small vehicles to help them in a procht standpoint. adam: a friend thinks the spark is the greatest thing on four wheels. ford was the first, had trouble as late with the escape fires as well as the new fusion. will they get over that in the new year? >> that -- just avoid the headlines. any time there's a product, most vehicles go through some sort of an issue, and it's a small percentage. ford in grate shape in the small vehicle side of the business. there's a lot
in 2013, not 15 million units. adam: good things for general motors, and toyota will reclaim the spot as number one auto maker worldwide. why will gm have a good year? >> general motors, you know, primarily, think back to the restructuring, there's two components, cost and revenue components. they did a lot to address the cost side of the restructuring, and now the revenue side is starting to kick in. the new trucks are a big plus. i think they will be highlighted at the detroit awe toe...
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they saw strength here in the united states. the new plan is working. best buy and unusual winner today. i also want to take a look at the bond market. the dow jones up about three points right now. the sectors that are showing strength are staples, energy and technology. back to you. connell: thank you. dagen: the controversial topic of video games and nonviolence. so the government regulate this industry? connell: the chief executive officer of apple says china will some day be his company's biggest arc appeared we will talk or about that as well. speaking of going global, look at some of the currencies around the world. we will be right back. ♪ [ malennouncer ] at scottrade, we believe the more you know, the better you trade. so we have ongoing webinars and interactive learning, plus, in-branch seminars at over 500 locations, where our dedicated support teams help you know more so your money can do more. [ rodger ] at scottrade, seven dollar trades are just the start. our teams have the information you want when you need it. it's anothereason more
they saw strength here in the united states. the new plan is working. best buy and unusual winner today. i also want to take a look at the bond market. the dow jones up about three points right now. the sectors that are showing strength are staples, energy and technology. back to you. connell: thank you. dagen: the controversial topic of video games and nonviolence. so the government regulate this industry? connell: the chief executive officer of apple says china will some day be his company's...
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>> we're forecasting 15 million units for 2013. our gdp forecast from ihs global insight only 1.7% growth so we see a very conservative economic forecast. lori: toyota reclaimed the top title of best automaker from gm. it seems things are finally back on track for toyota but they still have pending lawsuits so will that be a bump in the road? >> the other issue i will be watching very carefully the next two years is the first time toyota buyers that push the retail sales numbers and market share so high back in 2007, '08, what did they replace the vehicles with? right now they're seeing good royalty rates but the question is if that continues. lori: talk about gm. we heard the government will get out of the way, will sell the stake in gm. gm challenged by volkswagen. 35% year-over-year sales increase. >> volkswagen is incredible brand locally. they have a new production facility here in chattanooga, tennessee. that is helping them with their currency and the euro issues. so they're able to fluctuate their currency and hedge by havi
>> we're forecasting 15 million units for 2013. our gdp forecast from ihs global insight only 1.7% growth so we see a very conservative economic forecast. lori: toyota reclaimed the top title of best automaker from gm. it seems things are finally back on track for toyota but they still have pending lawsuits so will that be a bump in the road? >> the other issue i will be watching very carefully the next two years is the first time toyota buyers that push the retail sales numbers and...
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it gives the president of the united states the ability to ban the importation into the u.s. of weapons that are not "suitable for sporting use." it lets the president decide what the definition of "suitable for sporting use" is. george h.w. bush narrowed the definition which excluded it. president obama could lawfully narrowed the definition again. he cannot make it illegal to own or use, but he can make it illegal to import. lori: why does he have this privilege to begin with? >> that is a very interesting question. the congress is lazy. the president sometimes take power from congress like starting wars and congress does not do anything about it. three, they are political hot potatoes. they assume not to address so it gives the president discretion. the drug enforcement administration which is part of homeland security, monetary the sales of heavy weapons. they do this by walking into the shops that sell them every six months and demanding to see the books. they have the right to do that. it will preoccupy these sellers which means it will cost them more to operate busines
it gives the president of the united states the ability to ban the importation into the u.s. of weapons that are not "suitable for sporting use." it lets the president decide what the definition of "suitable for sporting use" is. george h.w. bush narrowed the definition which excluded it. president obama could lawfully narrowed the definition again. he cannot make it illegal to own or use, but he can make it illegal to import. lori: why does he have this privilege to begin...
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it is in equities in the united states in particular. tracy: and in that equities market, consumer discretionary in particular i know is on your list. we have a few people saying that yet we're not seeing the consumer spending that everybody is anticipating. >> we're not seeing a lot of consumer spending but the issue here again, as long as the consumer continues to increase spending, even if it is subpar mediocre rate the valuations implicitly are forecasting a decline in spending or a halt in spending. so on that basis even mediocre consumer behavior comes as a reef leave to the market. it can move up. we've seen that through 2012 and the early weeks of the year. we think this can persist for quite some time. ashley: we're seeing mostly encouraging data in the housing sector although you think the recovery is slower than perhaps some people are saying based on the statistics. huy much will that drag on the overall recovery if this housing recovery really is going to be painful fully slow? >> i think this is why this will remain a subpa
it is in equities in the united states in particular. tracy: and in that equities market, consumer discretionary in particular i know is on your list. we have a few people saying that yet we're not seeing the consumer spending that everybody is anticipating. >> we're not seeing a lot of consumer spending but the issue here again, as long as the consumer continues to increase spending, even if it is subpar mediocre rate the valuations implicitly are forecasting a decline in spending or a...